Lemons to avoid?

Brennie2 · 08-06-2020, 09:01 PM

Are there any years of manufacturing a TM that should be avoided? We are looking for a 3124 KB OR 2518KB to purchase when the border opens in the Western states.

**inghamm** · 08-06-2020, 10:24 PM

TM factory #1 (Tennessee) closed in 2011. my understanding is the quality went down a bit at the end. 2010 and earlier are very good builds. We have a 2007, that we bought in 2015 after trying to get a new one from TM factory #2 (Nebraska) That factory never really got it together, so they couldn't deliver on our order. The few that did get built, a good percentage had QC issues based on what I have read in this forum. Factory #3, (South Dakota) opened up in 2018. It took them a while to ramp up their factory, but my understanding is the QC is very good. So there are probably slim pickin's 2011-2017, and I would be very cautious with those years.

Shane826 · 08-07-2020, 12:05 AM

Interesting that your looking for a 3124KB or a 2518KB... Curious why you’re set on one end of the size spectrum or the other?

Brennie2 · 08-07-2020, 05:16 PM

Hi Shane,
We're really interested in one with a king and another bed because of family going out camping with us. Personally, I wouldn't mind just a kb and couch, but that's not what my husband wants. Those are the two models I've found that have this feature. Do you know of any other?
Thanks,
Brenda

Shane826 · 08-07-2020, 08:26 PM

Ah. 2922KB would also fill that order. 2417 and 2518 have king beds, but they are getting pretty small.

We have a 3326KS. I’ve said before I wish they had offered the 3326KB.

Brennie2 · 08-30-2020, 12:47 PM

Hi Shane,
What are you going to sell your 3326 for? I am across the country and in Canada but would like to be considered as a potential buyer. As you know, I cannot buy TMs here in Canada or at this moment cross the border. Can you please send pictures?
Thanks kindly, Brenda.

Shane826 · 08-31-2020, 08:38 AM

It’s not for sale at this time... I’ll keep you in mind though. Canada & cross country would make it tough!

Brennie2 · 08-31-2020, 06:24 PM

Thanks for getting back to me. I thought your trailer would be a good one because it will be in pristine condition. We just bought a 3326 KS in Colorado and I have lined up an RV storage to store for however long the border remains closed. If might not be until spring. but it will be outside in a gated property. The dealer will winterize and he says there is a cover. Is there anything else we should be having him to prior to it being left for the winter?
Thanks and congrats on your new 5th wheel!
Brenda

**Bill** · 09-01-2020, 07:20 AM

You should be sure you understand what the dealer means by "winterize", and how he knows how to do it on a TM specifically. There are a lot of how-to-winterize discussions on this forum. You should find one that sounds complete, print it, and make sure the storage guy reads it and understands it. Winterizing a TM isn't hard, but ...

He will spend a lot of time trying to find the water heater bypass - and there isn't one. On the other hand, if he doesn't get the water out of the outside shower, pipes will freeze and break.

Bill